Must Love Pekes is a blog for those who love Pekingese, their looks, their antics, their personalities. It is written by me, Linda, and I have been rescuing Pekingese for over 15 years. Lots of them have gone through our home. We have loved them all.

Friday, July 29, 2016

I had to add this beautiful comment that Chris made: I like to think Fluffy carried her last days into her transition, knowing that her best life had finally been within her reach, however briefly. What a comfort to her little soul that must have been. Her rescue and foster families gave her the peace she needed at the end. That is a gift beyond compare. Thank you.

Fluffy came to us from a Maryland shelter. She was a stray and she had been found walking in circles. She was matted and dirty.

We knew she was blind, but found out she had probably never had sight. Her eyes were not fully formed. But, she was also deaf, and even though it seems she is smiling here, she was not comfortable. She had a neurological issue and it was so sad to see.

She was cleaned, and shaved down, and we hoped she would show some sign of having a quality life. It wasn't to be. She must have had some kind of brain issue, and had no bladder or bowel control. She was cared for and hand-fed, hand led to water, but it became clear that there was not going to be a good life in front of her. With much sadness and while being held and petted, she was let go. I wish rescue could fix everything-- but we can't. We don't know how long she was like this, but she was loved at the end, and sometimes, that is all we can do. We are so sorry, little Fluffy. Run free now, sweet one. We loved you.

While we are trying desperately to stay cool here, autumn has passed and it's now winter in Australia.

The leaves have fallen, and Coco's coat has grown in thick and warm.

She doesn't worry about the sun being too hot this time of year. It's in the 40s and 50s there. Maybe they can send some of that cool weather our way. It's been over 100 with heat indexes here on the east coast and it's SO HOT!!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

(If anyone sees a photo they like of their Peke
better than what they already bought at the picnic, we would be happy to send them one for a
donation to PVPC. This only applies to picnic pictures taken at Desi's Photo Booth.)

Roger and Lucinda)

Marco Polo/Marco is a beautiful boy. He came into rescue in 2009.

He was in horrific shape with collar embedded in his neck. He had to be sedated for it to be removed. He was fairly young and went right to an adoptive home that wanted to cherish him the rest of his life.

He was a perfect angel when he joined his family and he has continued to shower them with love.

He was another abused, "second hand dog" who made a first class pet!! I love rescue!

Monday, July 25, 2016

Monk (love his underbite!) came into rescue with Nippy (the red one), his litter mate. They were three years old when we got them in 2011. It's hard to remember that it's been five years!!

Nippy, Polly, and Monk posed for pictures. Polly came into rescue in 2013.

Nippy wore a jaunty hat. They all look so great! The boys were eating Beneful when they came into rescue. (Don't get me started on how bad that food is! All those "wonderful colors" are artificial and they is really nothing good I can say about this food except they have a great selling campaign.)

Monk and Nippy are 8 years old now-- and their foster mom adopted them both. She fostered another that was adopted and then Miss Polly came to her as a foster.

It was LOVE! So, she stayed, too.

They all had a post-bath picture. Yes, I recognize this wet look. In the summer, sometimes, they can air dry a bit before brushing. It tires them out-- and their mom!

So, they all took a nap! It's Pekingese bunk beds! I bet Georgia had a nap, too!